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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-01-2021, 03:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,348
Posted By Samwise
I almost always limit my speed to 60 mph. The...

I almost always limit my speed to 60 mph. The tires have no problem traveling much faster, but fuel economy drops quickly.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-04-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,678
Posted By Samwise
Our Bigfoot came new with a sink from IKEA.

Our Bigfoot came new with a sink from IKEA.
Forum: General Chat 08-14-2019, 11:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,550
Posted By Samwise
Civilguy and Roger, Brompton bikes are...

Civilguy and Roger,

Brompton bikes are better than most people give them credit for. I almost bought one the last time I was in England, and a guy I worked with did buy one. He just folded it up...
Forum: General Chat 11-09-2017, 03:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,900
Posted By Samwise
[QUOTE=k0wtz;671604]I still want my ladder...

[QUOTE=k0wtz;671604]I still want my ladder attached to the back!!

Buy a Bigfoot... they come with a ladder! ;)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-17-2017, 04:42 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,909
Posted By Samwise
On the other end of the spectrum, a few years ago...

On the other end of the spectrum, a few years ago we saw a T@B teardrop being towed by a Mustang, with matching colors. That piqued our interest and we ended up buying a fiberglass trailer. :)
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-04-2017, 08:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,172
Posted By Samwise
Cancellation

Sadly, Pam and I had to cancel our Beverly Beach reservation. We were in site D02.
Forum: General Chat 01-31-2017, 08:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,146
Posted By Samwise
Tonie, I agree with what Jack says. We tow our...

Tonie, I agree with what Jack says. We tow our 2016 17.5 Bigfoot with a F-150, full size with a 3.5L Ecoboost engine. When towing, I have add-on mirrors to have a better view around the trailer. In...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-15-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,186
Posted By Samwise
Red Green would use duct tape.... :D

Red Green would use duct tape.... :D
Forum: General Chat 12-02-2016, 02:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,238
Posted By Samwise
Surely you jest.... I don't take well to...

Surely you jest....
I don't take well to thought police.
Forum: General Chat 11-06-2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,333
Posted By Samwise
Even without any obvious duct tape usage, Red...

Even without any obvious duct tape usage, Red Green would be proud. :)
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-31-2016, 07:56 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 25,207
Posted By Samwise
I'm not too sure about snow, but assuming the...

I'm not too sure about snow, but assuming the rain is coming straight down, more or less, then you are having to instantly accelerate all those drops hitting both the TV and the trailer. That takes...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-24-2016, 10:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,086
Posted By Samwise
Agreed. Perhaps those were just green caps,...

Agreed. Perhaps those were just green caps, without nitrogen in the tires. Or not.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-24-2016, 10:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,086
Posted By Samwise
In a previous lifetime, I was a pilot for Boeing,...

In a previous lifetime, I was a pilot for Boeing, and the tires on the airplanes were subject to extreme temperature changes - it's cold at 43,000 feet, and it's hot in desert areas. Our tires were...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-24-2016, 09:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,086
Posted By Samwise
The green valve cap normally means that the tires...

The green valve cap normally means that the tires have been filled with nitrogen, which is good. With nitrogen in the tires, they won't be sensitive to temperature changes like normal air is.
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-12-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,223
Posted By Samwise
That's sad. What happened?

That's sad. What happened?
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-31-2016, 11:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,172
Posted By Samwise
Donna, I sent you a PM, but thought I'd post...

Donna, I sent you a PM, but thought I'd post this, too.
Bill & Pam will be in D2, checking in on Thursday, April 27, in a 2016 17.5' Bigfoot trailer. :)
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-30-2016, 04:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,172
Posted By Samwise
Donna and Charlie, thanks for the info! Sounds...

Donna and Charlie, thanks for the info! Sounds good! No pun intended, of course.
;)
Bill
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-30-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,172
Posted By Samwise
Donna, how intrusive is the sound from Highway...

Donna, how intrusive is the sound from Highway 101 in B14 and the other spaces nearby?

Bill
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-25-2016, 09:47 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,704
Posted By Samwise
2016 Fall NOG

Bill & Pam will be in site C-11, October 6-10, in our Bigfoot. :)
Forum: General Chat 05-30-2016, 11:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,895
Posted By Samwise
Thanks Darral!

Thanks Darral!
Forum: General Chat 05-30-2016, 08:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,895
Posted By Samwise
[QUOTE=Darral T.;588210]Here's the setup I use......

[QUOTE=Darral T.;588210]Here's the setup I use...

That's a nice setup. Where did you get the suction cup?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-13-2016, 06:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,372
Posted By Samwise
We have a 2015 F-150 with the 3.5L, and are very...

We have a 2015 F-150 with the 3.5L, and are very pleased with it. We tow a 2016 17.5 foot Bigfoot, and (if you disregard the gas mileage) towing is very easy. If I'm on a highway, I usually use...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-13-2016, 06:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,107
Posted By Samwise
One of my problems is the space available for...

One of my problems is the space available for parking in my driveway. I'll have to consider these options, though! Please feel free to add any other info that you have.
Thanks, Bill
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-13-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,107
Posted By Samwise
I chatted with a dealer and he said that the...

I chatted with a dealer and he said that the fresh water tank was in front of the axle, but I wanted some verification. I'll keep looking.
Thanks, Bill
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-13-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,107
Posted By Samwise
Roger, I have been considering the Bigfoot,...

Roger, I have been considering the Bigfoot, particularly the 17.5. The tongue weight and sway have concerned me. I searched, unsuccessfully, for a diagram that shows tank installation positions. Do...
Forum: General Chat 02-06-2016, 06:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,849
Posted By Samwise
That's quite a find. Thanks for the link.

That's quite a find. Thanks for the link.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-02-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,111
Posted By Samwise
My wife painted the elephant skin in our 1985...

My wife painted the elephant skin in our 1985 Scamp with latex paint and it looks very nice. :)
Forum: General Chat 12-05-2015, 10:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,963
Posted By Samwise
Susan, did you find a youtube video?

Susan, did you find a youtube video?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-06-2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,265
Posted By Samwise
Good point, thanks! Bill

Good point, thanks!
Bill
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-05-2015, 05:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,265
Posted By Samwise
Bob and Carol (but not Ted and Alice), I had...

Bob and Carol (but not Ted and Alice),
I had been thinking of accessibility because I saw one mounted that way in a video. But, thanks the input from both of you, I'll just mount it under the couch...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-04-2015, 11:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,265
Posted By Samwise
Steve & Bob, thanks for your input. My problem...

Steve & Bob, thanks for your input. My problem now is where to install the PD4045. The original converter is hidden away and I want this one to be accessible. With your experience, do you have any...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-04-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,265
Posted By Samwise
It sounds like you have a nice set-up, Byron, but...

It sounds like you have a nice set-up, Byron, but solar isn't something we plan on doing for now.
And... our tow doesn't charge the battery.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-04-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,265
Posted By Samwise
Power converter

I have a 1985 16' Scamp, layout 4. The original converter is in the front left corner of the trailer, in front of the bathroom, under the front couch. It is pretty inaccessible.
I would like to put...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-13-2015, 07:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,413
Posted By Samwise
Bob, thanks for the link, I'm going to see if...

Bob, thanks for the link, I'm going to see if that will get my Scamp low enough to get it into the garage.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-13-2015, 12:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,413
Posted By Samwise
Arne, is this an off-the-shelf item, or did you...

Arne, is this an off-the-shelf item, or did you make it?
Forum: General Chat 08-19-2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,438
Posted By Samwise
I'm going to try this!

I'm going to try this!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-17-2015, 10:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,576
Posted By Samwise
We had the exact same problem with our 1985...

We had the exact same problem with our 1985 Scamp. At great expense, my mechanic found the problem and fixed it. It turned out lights were grounded through the frame and then the hitch. BAD IDEA!...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-21-2015, 05:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,922
Posted By Samwise
Interesting you should say that. We bought a 16'...

Interesting you should say that. We bought a 16' Scamp from a guy who towed it with a Subaru, using a WDH! He didn't mention anything about coke in the tank, though. :)
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